Question
Why is it slightly inaccurate to talk about an ancient Mayan culture?
Because there was no Mayan language
Because the Mayans never developed a complex culture
Because the Mayan city-states did not consider themselves as being the same
Because the city-states had no common features
Because there was no Mayan language
Because the Mayans never developed a complex culture
Because the Mayan city-states did not consider themselves as being the same
Because the city-states had no common features
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The most accurate reason for considering the phrase "ancient Mayan culture" as slightly inaccurate is:
**Because the Mayan city-states did not consider themselves as being the same.**
The ancient Maya were not a single unified culture, but rather a collection of various city-states, each with its own distinct political systems, customs, and traditions. While they shared similarities in language, religion, and certain cultural practices, these city-states often viewed themselves as separate entities, much like independent nations. This diversity makes it more accurate to refer to "Mayan cultures" in the plural rather than a singular "Mayan culture."
**Because the Mayan city-states did not consider themselves as being the same.**
The ancient Maya were not a single unified culture, but rather a collection of various city-states, each with its own distinct political systems, customs, and traditions. While they shared similarities in language, religion, and certain cultural practices, these city-states often viewed themselves as separate entities, much like independent nations. This diversity makes it more accurate to refer to "Mayan cultures" in the plural rather than a singular "Mayan culture."